Expect Johnson, Titans to hang with Saints

12-10-2011, 09:15 AM

t appeared for a while the Tennessee Titans got bamboozled by Chris Johnson, who reversed a cliche. He took the money and stopped running.

After sitting out the preseason, Johnson was paid the respect an elite NFL running back typically deserves. He signed a $53.5 million contract extension, with $30 million guaranteed, and promptly turned into a fat cat who was running scared. He was indecisive with the ball and afraid of contact.

Johnson's case was one of diminishing returns, and the Titans were feeling buyer's remorse for overpaying a knucklehead. But his stock is rebounding, and he's again resembling the form from his 2,006-yard season in 2009.

Tennessee (7-5) has won three of its past four games, with Johnson running for more than 100 yards in three of those games.

Still, the Titans are nowhere near an offensive juggernaut, especially when compared to the New Orleans Saints, who lead the league in total offense behind quarterback Drew Brees.

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Danno · 12-10-2011, 09:24 AM

With all that speed CJ has to get to the outside, its a good thing we have such blazing fast OLB's.

Its gonna be hard for CJ to get around the corner on Shanle and Dunbar with their 4.8 speed.

QBREES9 · 12-10-2011, 10:12 AM

LOL Danno.

st thomas · 12-10-2011, 12:37 PM

he'll get his yards but should'nt concern GW. we will make 1 end of there offense suck. and brees and company won't miss a beat.

Marlboro Man · 12-10-2011, 03:57 PM

We don't set the edges, just saying.

12-10-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753 Rating: (0 votes - average) t appeared for a while the Tennessee Titans got bamboozled by Chris Johnson, who reversed a cliche. He took the money and stopped running. After sitting out the preseason, Johnson was paid the respect an elite NFL running back typically deserves. He signed a $53.5 million contract extension, with $30 million guaranteed, and promptly turned into a fat cat who was running scared. He was indecisive with the ball and afraid of contact. Johnson's case was one of diminishing returns, and the Titans were feeling buyer's remorse for overpaying a knucklehead. But his stock is rebounding, and he's again resembling the form from his 2,006-yard season in 2009. Tennessee (7-5) has won three of its past four games, with Johnson running for more than 100 yards in three of those games. Still, the Titans are nowhere near an offensive juggernaut, especially when compared to the New Orleans Saints, who lead the league in total offense behind quarterback Drew Brees. Read more. Expect Johnson, Titans to hang with Saints - Sports - ReviewJournal.com Last edited by papz; 12-19-2011 at 08:13 PM..
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12-10-2011, 09:24 AM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	With all that speed CJ has to get to the outside, its a good thing we have such blazing fast OLB's. Its gonna be hard for CJ to get around the corner on Shanle and Dunbar with their 4.8 speed.

12-10-2011, 10:12 AM	#3
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	LOL Danno.

12-10-2011, 12:37 PM	#4
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	he'll get his yards but should'nt concern GW. we will make 1 end of there offense suck. and brees and company won't miss a beat.

12-10-2011, 03:57 PM	#5
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	We don't set the edges, just saying.